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Great Sandbagger 8K

Date
August 1, 2026
Distance
8K
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From the Organizer

Join us for one of the most fun and unpredictable races of the year—the Sandbagger 8K!

📍 Location: McBaine Katy Trailhead – Mile Marker 169.5
📏 Distance: Certified 8K (out-and-back) – MO21022MU 
🗺 Course Map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6170949250/

How it works:
Before the race, you’ll predict your finishing time. Runners start in staggered order based on those predictions. In theory, everyone finishes together—but this race tends to attract some very good liars 😉. The first runner to cross the finish line wins the race, earns bragging rights, and gets to add something to the 3-foot-tall traveling trophy which they keep until next year. 

Important race day info:

  • Please arrive before 7:00 AM to make your time prediction
  • No race-day or on-site registration will be available

📝 Registration (Online Only – No Race Day Registration):

  • 🖥️ All participants must sign up online via RunSignUp
  • 🚫 Race day / on-site registration is not available
  • ✅ FREE for Columbia Track Club (CTC) members
    • Register online through RunSignUp and your entry is free.

👟 Not a CTC member yet?

If you aren't yet a member, you will be asked if you want to purchase a membership. If you purchase the membership, you will receive 100% discount on the race plus other benefits.

💲Non-CTC members: $10.00 entry fee

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Great Sandbagger 8K
Date
August 1, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Great Sandbagger 8K?
Great Sandbagger 8K is a running race held in McBaine, Missouri on August 1, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Great Sandbagger 8K?
Saturday, August 1, 2026 in McBaine, Missouri at Mile Marker 169.5 - McBaine Katy Trailheard, McBaine, MO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Great Sandbagger 8K?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Great Sandbagger 8K

Aug 1, 2026

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